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2025 Mazda Mazda3 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

15/100

#18 most-complained of 21 Mazda3 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2025 Mazda Mazda3 has 7 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 15 out of 100 — #18 highest of 21 Mazda3 model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is collision avoidance & cameras (2 complaints, 29% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes and 1 injury.

Complaints
7
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2025 Mazda Mazda3 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (29%)
  2. Airbags1 (14%)
  3. Engine1 (14%)
  4. Other1 (14%)
  5. Seat Belts1 (14%)
  6. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (14%)
2025 Mazda Mazda3 complaints: complaints filed per month3Jan 2025Feb 2025Jun 2025Aug 2025May 2026
7 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2025 to May 2026; peak May 2026 (3).

2025 Mazda Mazda3 recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 25V357000May 29, 2025Airbags171,412 vehicles

    Air bags: air bag/restraint control module:software

    Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mazda3 and CX30 vehicles. The Sophisticated Air Bag Sensor (SAS) units may set an error code and deactivate the air bags, due to a low battery condition.

    Risk: Air bags that do not deploy in the event of a crash increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the SAS unit with improved software or replace the unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2025. Mazda's number for this recall is 7525E.

2025 compared with other Mazda3 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2023Best20120—
2024Best5123—
2025Best1571—

All Mazda Mazda3 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Mazda Mazda3 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 Mazda Mazda3 ranks #18 of 21 among Mazda3 model years (Complaint Index 15/100, verdict: Best). It has 7 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Mazda Mazda3?
The most reported problem areas are collision avoidance & cameras (2 complaints), airbags (1 complaints), and engine (1 complaints).
Does the 2025 Mazda Mazda3 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2025 Mazda Mazda3, most recently reported 2025, covering airbags.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.